Go Blue

Looking to give off a take-me-as-I-am attitude with a hint of sweetness? Opt for blue eyeshadow and a glossy lip. For a super-rich pigment, try Buxom’s Brown-Eyed Bombshell Eyeshadow Palette. The blue and purple hues are great for almost every complexion. To perfect your pout, look to Sara Happ’s Sweet Dreams Lip Kit, a nighttime treatment set featuring the new Chamomile Lavender Lip Scrub, the Sweet Clay Lip Mask and her best-selling The Dream Slip — a night cream for your lips.

Eye Perfection

Let’s face it: Nothing is sexier than winged eyeliner, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show off your skills. For that extra-black pigment that gives you no-fade coverage all day and night, try Westmore Beauty Wing Effects Liquid Eyeliner. The marker-style liner is easy to use and can deliver any look, from a thin line to a bold, dramatic cat eye that won’t migrate or budge.

Metallic Mama

Pulling off metallic makeup like a grown-up isn’t exactly easy, but the models at the Vivienne Tam show proved heavy metal makeup is totally doable. We look to Revlon’s Ultra HD Matte Metallic Lipcolor for a moisturizing, velvety feel with high-definition color. Just be sure to play up your look by adding a touch of blush, like NUDESTIX Nudies for a no-makeup makeup look.

Blue With Envy

Get creative this Valentine’s Day and flaunt multitoned lipstick. We love this purple and blue mash-up from the L’Oréal Paris Spring 2018 show. To get the look, try Urban Decay’s Vice Lipstick in Heroine.

Get Glossy

Gloss is your bestie for 2019. But with so many options, it’s hard to choose just one (OK fine, even two). For the best results that won’t leave your pout too sticky, try Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer Lipgloss. You’ll have high shine that looks like you’re wearing 10 coats of lacquer.

Ambience? Check. Mood music? Check. Nails done? Check. Gorgeous makeup? Nope. Finding the best makeup for a night out with bae or a Galentine’s night out with the girls can be tricky. We get it. You want to look amazing, but not too overdone, and you definitely don’t want to spend time on a look that will require tons of time.

To help ease your mind and provide major beauty inspo, we turned to the best runway looks over the past few seasons to help you out. From bold red lips to smoky eyes and everything between, here’s everything you need for the big night and beyond.